Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu (transl. It is raining flowers) is a 1987 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film written and directed by V. Azhagappan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Nadhiya, with Suresh, Rajeev, S. S. Chandran and Senthil in supporting roles. It was released on 19 February 1987.[2]
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| Directed by | V. Azhagappan |
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| Cinematography | K. B. Dhayalan |
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| Music by | R. D. Burman (songs) Shyam (score) |
Production company | Sree Rajakali Amman Movies[1] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Raja settled in Singapore, visits his native village. His aunt tries to fortify family bonds, and seeks the hand of Raja's younger sister Asha for her son Pandian. Raja sniggers at the suggestion and is nasty while pointing out how out-of-place it is. Pandian vows to marry Asha. Raja vows to see that such a thing never happens.
In Singapore, responding to Pandian's overtures, Asha first tries to knock him dead with her Datsun, and then tries to drown him with her motorboat daredevilry, but ultimately undergoes a change of heart and is eating out of his hands. But misunderstandings again cloud the relationship, and when it is cleared Raja is again at his insidious tricks invidiously playing up another suitor Ramesh.
Cast
edit- Vijayakanth as Pandian
- Nadhiya as Asha
- Suresh as Ramesh
- Rajeev as Raja
- S. S. Chandran as Chandran
- Senthil as Senthil
- Srikanth as Doctor (Guest appearance)
Production
editThe film was primarily shot at Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.[3][4][5] It was a rare film where Vijayakanth did not play an action hero, the stereotype for which he was known during the period.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe soundtrack was composed by R. D. Burman and lyrics were written by Vaali.[7][8] The background score was composed by Shyam.[9][10] The song "Nadhiya Nadhiya Nile" became popular.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hey Poongodi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 2. | "Nadhiya Nadhiya Nile" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
| 3. | "Emama" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | |
| 4. | "Ellarum Paithiyam" | K. S. Chithra | |
| 5. | "My Name is Aasha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra |
Reception
editN. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express in his review dated 20 February 1987 called it "pretty run-of-the-mill stuff", however he praised the music, locations and cinematography.[10] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the acting of Rajeev and the climax for increasing tension and called the film one time watchable.[11]
References
edit- ^ "List of Tamil Films Released In 1987-Producers". Lakshman Sruthi. Archived from the original on 29 May 2011. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ "1980–1989". sgfilmlocations.com. 23 October 2014. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022. Retrieved 3 January 2022.
- ^ "விஜயகாந்த் போட்டோவை வெளியிட்ட நதியா: எப்படி இருந்த கேப்டன் இப்படி ஆகிட்டாரே!". Samayam (in Tamil). 27 June 2021. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
- ^ a b சுரா. "கனவு ராஜாக்கள் – PAGE 32". Lekha Books (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ தமிழ்வாணன், லேணா (1990). அஷ்டாவதானி டி. ராஜேந்தர் (in Tamil). மணிமேகலைப் பிரசுரம். p. 122. OCLC 25283386.
- ^ "Poo Mazai Pozhiyuthu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 20 November 1986. Archived from the original on 3 April 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
- ^ "Poo mazhai Pozhiyuthu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by R D Burman". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu (Motion picture) (in Tamil). Sree Rajakali Amman Movies. 1987. Event occurs at 1:14.
- ^ a b Krishnaswamy, N. (20 February 1987). "Love again". The Indian Express. p. 14. Retrieved 3 April 2019 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (15 March 1987). "பூ மழை பொழியுது". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 68. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.